Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by Michaelt. — 04 Feb 2010
This is an incredibly tense film, I was on the edge of my seat for just about all of it, and the bits I had time to slide back were moving and harrowing. I kinda felt like I was getting yanked in two directions though; one side glorifying the intense, adrenaline-packed army lifestyle, and the other demonizing war, tackling the themes of shell-shock, PTSD and sacrifice.
Having said that this film is a brilliant spectacle worthy of its praise. (I think The Hurt Locker will contract Any Other Year Syndrome, in terms of the Oscars anyway... damn Avatar).
This review of The Hurt Locker (2008) was written by Michaelt. on 04 Feb 2010.
The Hurt Locker has generally received very positive reviews.
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